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‘I Love It, Darling!’ 10 Mum-Approved Appliances For Mother's Day

February 10, 2023 - 4 min read

The second Sunday in May looms. Mums across the nation shrug and say, “I’ll be happy with anything, darling.” Mostly true… But deep down, we all know that some Mother’s Day gifts hit the sweet spot more than others!

To blow your mum away this year, we’ve rounded up 10 must-have kitchen treasures to delight everyone from passionate home cooks to coffee connoisseurs. Read on for fantastic Mother’s Day gift ideas, such as stunning benchtop bestsellers to brighten her days (and recipes!) and indispensable specialty appliances that will give her that most precious gift of all (apart from you, of course). More. Free. Time!

#1 For Caffeine Queens

Best Buy: Breville Barista Touch Impress Brushed Stainless

Why She’ll Love It: Hook Mum up with authentic, café-worthy lattes and espressos thanks to the Breville Barista Touch Impress. With step-by-step Barista Guidance, the Impress Puck System with assisted dose and tamp and AutoMilQ with alternative milk settings for plant-based milk, she can enjoy her favourite coffee in minutes!

#2 For Healthy Treats And Gourmet Garnishes

Best Buy: EZIDRI Snackmaker FD500 Digital Food Dehydrator

Why She’ll Love It: Dehydrators are having a moment (just ask any regular TikToker!). By circulating air at very low temperatures for an extended period of time, these clever cookies lock in nutrition, so Mum can create great-tasting, healthy nibbles at a fraction of the cost of pre-made bites! Cue sun-dried tomatoes or jalapeños for wicked pizzas; banana chips or crispy zucchini chips for scaled-up snacks; and cauliflower popcorn for your next family movie night.

“Some Mother’s Day gifts hit the sweet spot more than others! To blow your mum away this year, we’ve rounded up 10 must-have kitchen treasures to delight everyone from passionate home cooks to coffee connoisseurs.”

#3 For Easy-Breezy Brekkies

Best Buy: Breville The Eggspert 4 Up

Why She’ll Love It: There’s the classic way to cook eggs. And then there’s the smart way! This game-changing gadget from Breville can deliver up to four soft-, medium- or hard-boiled eggs, or up to two perfectly poached eggs, in minutes. No more guesswork! The Eggspert 4 Up egg cooker uses sensor technology to measure water temperature and control cooking time for an “eggspert” finish every time.

#4 For 10-Glasses-A-Day Mums

Best Buy: Philips Aquaporin Mineral RO Water Station

Why She’ll Love It: Mothers are always telling us to drink more water. That goes for them too! Help keep your mum well hydrated, and her body temperature and organs in tip-top shape, with this brilliant one-stop water station that lets her customise her cup size and water temperature (from chilled to boiling hot).

#5 For Born Entertainers

Best Buy: KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer Blossom

Why She’ll Love It: This clever cooking hub can ace everything from homemade ice-cream, bread and pasta to delectable drinks and baked desserts. And it will look a million dollars while doing it, thanks to the on-trend hammered copper bowl. With lots of nifty available extras (hello, Shave Ice Attachment), Mum can streamline her kitchen time and maximise her mingling!

#6 For Fast-Tracked Snacks (And Lightning-Fast Lunches)

Best Buy: Sunbeam 6 Slice Sandwich Grill and Press

Why She’ll Love It: Come from a big family? Much more than just a sandwich press, this cafe-style appliance can accommodate six sandwiches at once (no more staggered sittings), while Mum can serve up everything from bagels to burger buns with the AnyHeight Control Lever.

#7 For Freshness Fanatics

Best Buy: FoodSaver Cut and Seal Vacuum Sealer

Why She’ll Love It: Is Mum always sounding off about having to toss expired food and veg? Waste not, want not, with this cost-saving vacuum sealer that will help household groceries stay fresher for longer, and optimise storage space, whether it’s in the fridge, freezer or pantry!

#8 For Kitchen Chic

Best Buy: Kambrook Perfect Slice 2 Slice Toaster

Why She’ll Love It: Mum’s got a taste for toast – and the latest kitchen design trends? Kit out her benchtop or butler’s pantry with this statement baroque toaster that chimes with the red-hot black appliances design trend. It also comes with seven browning options and extra lift for easy removal.

#9 For Ultimate Cooking Convenience

Best Buy: Breville 32L 1200W the Combi Wave 3 in 1 Convection Oven

Why She’ll Love It: Offering Mum the option of a powerful microwave, a second compact oven or an air fryer, this super-versatile cooking appliance does the job of three separate products in one – and is destined to become her go-to mealtime magician!

#10 For Cruisy Clean-Ups

Best Buy: Bissell CrossWave Max Turbo

Why She’ll Love It: We couldn’t resist slipping in this cult classic cleaner that will make tackling those sticky kitchen floors after cook-ups a doddle! Bissell’s best-selling multi-surface cleaner lets you vacuum and wash sealed hard floors simultaneously, with up to 30 minutes of cordless cleaning power between charges.

When Is Mother’s Day 2023?

Mother’s Day this year is on Sunday, May 14. Save the date!

Shooting for favourite-child status this Mother’s Day? Come see us in-store or online at The Good Guys for the best mum-endorsed Mother’s Day gift ideas and cool kitchen inspo.